Representatives of three automotive parts manufacturers will discuss how information technology (IT) innovations have helped their companies realize supply chain improvements and profitability on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the MIS Council Fall Conference in Marco Island, Fla. The Fall Conference program on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 14, will be...
Federal-Mogul today announced a restructuring plan designed to improve operating performance and respond to increasingly challenging conditions in the global automotive market. The plan, when combined with other workforce adjustments, is expected to reduce the company's global workforce by approximately 4,000 positions or eight percent.
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a tier-one supplier of automotive lighting and electronic components, has reported a seven percent increase in sales, to $5.7 billion during the company’s 2007-08 fiscal year. Operating profit, measured by earnings before interest and tax (EBIT), grew from $66.8 million during the...
BEDFORD, Texas – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced the dates and location of its next all-member annual convention. The Caribe Royale All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., will be the home base for the event, which will take place April 30-May 2, 2009. Highlighting the agenda...
Organizers for the upcoming International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) say they are set to deliver comprehensive education and training by industry experts. These industry events, taking place Nevada, Nov. 5-8, are co-located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las...
The sponsoring associations of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) are working with the city of Las Vegas and its hotels to increase the value of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) for buyers and exhibitors. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has agreed to place outbound calls to more...
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – “Driven” will be the theme for the 2008 VIPAR Heavy Duty Annual Business Conference, scheduled to take place Oct. 19-24 at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa at Summerlin. The event brings together VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors, supplier partners and industry associates to facilitate...
With the increasing global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, the SEMA Show, being held Nov. 4-7, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, has expanded its list of resources, special services and business opportunities created specifically for international visitors. The annual trade-only event expects industry professionals representing...
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – SEMA has announced plans to dedicate an exhibit at this year’s SEMA Show to showcase those companies whose creativity and innovation in the development, deployment and marketing of the green technologies prove that being environmentally friendly can also be cool. The “Making Green Cool Zone” will...
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — In a speech that’s sure to convince everyone present that they’ve got it good I no matter what their job description, Mike Rowe, host and producer of the Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs TV series, will give the keynote address at The Work Truck Show 2009 and...
